Mansfield State High 1-to-1 Program 2020 Mark Casey Head of Department - Information Technology
Why Technology? Our world is changing more rapidly than at any other time with the influence of technology spreading to touch every aspect of our lives. Queensland children and young people are ready to engage in this exciting future. Education Qld – Advancing Education Action Plan
Life beyond school Demand for: • Creative thinkers • Problem solvers • Strong communicators • Collaborators • Entrepreneurs • Digital leaders
One-to-One Options Choose Your Own Device Bring Your Own Device (CYOD) (BYOD) • School owned and managed • Privately owned and managed with some school support and fully supported
Choice CYOD BYOD • 3 year program • Buy/bring own • Basic - Lenovo Yoga 11e • Buy through Portal • Premium - Acer Spin 5
Choice CYOD • Basic – Will not run some applications e.g. Adobe Animate • Premium – recommended for video editing and CAD apps • All CYODs have touch screens with digital pens and can be converted to tablet mode • CYODs remain as school-owned for 3 years
CYOD Options – Basic Option Standard option suitable for all general school use. Not suitable for using graphic intensive programs such as AutoCAD, Revit and Adobe Suite • 11.6” Touch Screen • Intel Pentium CPU • Windows 10 Operating System • 8GB Memory • 256GB Solid State Drive • 5GHz Wireless Adapter • Two cameras • Garaged Active Pen • Protective Case • Light weight + 12hour battery • $1150 (Laptop + Pen + Warranty + ADP + Case)
CYOD Options – Premium Option Higher priced option that provides faster CPU and larger screen. Choose this option for if taking graphics, media and/or IT subjects • 13.3” Touch Screen • Intel Core i5 CPU • Windows 10 Operating System • 8 GB Memory • 256GB Solid State Drive • 5GHz Wireless Adapter • 2 Cameras • Active Pen • Protective Case • Light weight + 13hour battery • $1450 (Laptop + Pen+ Warranty + ADP + Case)
Choice BYOD • Consider minimum specifications • Must use 5GHz wireless • Apple is allowed but not well supported. Please consider this. • No phones, tablets or Chrome Books • TIC classes use specific devices
Choice – BYOD Portal
Choice – BYOD Portal • Details will be provided once the portal is ready • Highly recommended to add extended warranty and ADP • Can add extras e.g. carry bag etc. • Multiple payment options including interest free finance. • Can arrange pick up from any JB Hifi store. • Apple products available through portal. • Ensure someone in family is competent with Apple OS if choosing this device.
Network Access CYOD BYOD • Built-in to laptop • Microsoft Intune platform • Instructions provided to set up at home • BYO support night early 2020
Inclusions CYOD BYOD • Warranty - 3yr Onsite • Highly recommended to purchase warranty and ADP • ADP - 3yr $50 excess (1 claim per year) • Can purchase optional accessories • Computrace – police can track stolen device • Carry bag • Digital Pen • School software
Support CYOD BYOD • All issues including warranty and ADP • Support via vendor claims handled by IT Staff • If purchased through portal: • Loan device issued when device in for • Drop off service at school for warranty repair and repairs • Software installs * • Support through portal 1300 number or online form
Software CYOD BYOD • Managed Windows 10 OS (Regular • Can only be installed by families updates) • Links provided to software locations • Some pre-loaded software (Photoshop • Some free software available for etc) students e.g. Microsoft Office • Access to school licensed software e.g. Sibelius
Security CYOD BYOD • Built-in Blue Coat filtering – Internet • Internet filtering only at school filtered both at school and at home • Security and filtering at home • Option to allow or block social responsibility of parents networking sites at home • Some restrictions on device e.g. can limit who logs on
Payment CYOD BYOD • Payment to the school • Payment to vendor • Limited options with payment • Variety of options including interest generally up-front free through portal • Can consider special circumstances
Recommendation • It is recommended that, where possible, families join the Mansfield CYOD program • It is our belief that the high-quality devices, bulk-purchase pricing, 3 year NBD warranty, ADP, access to hot-swap devices plus full hardware and software support make the program a great value and worry free proposition for families over the life of the device
Timelines for new students – CYOD • Form due by Friday 29 th November (Forms will be accepted any time but may not guarantee collection of device at specified date) • School will send invoices to Laptop Program families once form has been submitted • Default payment plan is 25% per month • School will order devices at end of November and confirm pricing offered • Students will collect their device in the first two weeks of term 1 2020
Timelines for new students – BYOD • Form due by Friday 29 th November (Forms will be accepted any time, but early submission helps with planning) • Wait to purchase BYOD closer to school start. • Wait to join devices once enrolment is confirmed. i.e. After physically attending school and being marked present. • BYOD information evening beginning of term 1 2020.
More Information • Detailed information about both programs can be found on the Mansfield SHS website under the Extra-Curricular tab then Computers and Internet. • There are several important forms located on the website: • 1-to-1 Charter and Handbook covers both CYOD and BYOD programs and identifies key differences. • CYOD and BYOD Participation Agreement Forms contain important information which needs to be agreed to by both student and parent. • CYOD or BYOD Participation Form is the form to be submitted to the school. Only one form needs to be submitted – either CYOD or BYOD. • There are also many guides available in each section.
Questions? Information can be found on the school website – Extracurricular | Computers and Internet
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